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Get Oscar to the vet. Have him checked for congestive heart failure. I don't want to scare you, but Sydney had CHF, and in began with seizures. Keep honey near by. Give him about a teaspoon of that when/if he begins to seize again. Be careful of his teeth and your fingers, though. Also, don't let him drink water immediately after the seizure. He will also be somewhat disoriented and may not know you or where he is - may appear drunk and might act aggressively. My thoughts are with you. I know, first hand, how terrifying this is and how helpless you feel. Please keep us posted.

Run free sweet one.

Oh, I am so sorry.

I know he'll be alright.

How is he? Does he seem to feel okay? Have you called the vet to get answers? I'd be going nutso.

Very good news. I'm so happy he's going to be alright.

Oh My!!! She is just precious!! I love your DP's blog on her. And what a perfect name for such a perfect lady.

Okay, very good news! I'll bet he's going to be okay - no swelling able to put weight n it AND letting you touch the injury site. All EXCELLENT signs.

Yikes!! Is there any swelling? I would take him to the vet - could be torn ligaments or dislocated. Is he bearing any weight at all? Ooops! I thought you said you COULDN'T touch him with out yelps. I agree with DeVon. Let him settle down and see how he is in the morning.

She is such a beautiful girl. Congrats to you and to her for finding such a wonderful home! Yes, please tell us when you decide on a name for her. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. There is SO much knowledge and good advice here.

Thanks for all the advice. I think no more piggy ears for my girl. We'll go get some bully sticks tomorrow. She does seem to have a sensitive tummy. I have to remember I've only had her 7 weeks and I'm still getting to know her - feels like she's been mine forever. She's very deep in my heart. I'm being extra careful with her, too, after what the so-called vet told me "suspected cardiomyopathy." I got a second opinion and was assured that she's a very healthy girl...but I'm still a little nervous.

Hi everyone, Do any of you ever give your hounds pig ears. Mine love, love, love them, and they are a fantastic pacifier when I have to go out - both grab the ears and run to their beddies...could care less if I leave! It seems, but I'm not sure, that every time Georgia has an ear, she get an upset tummy. She had diarrhea and eats grass. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks! Lisa

OH! He is such a beautiful, big boy.

Tuna fish or butter (just a little butter) works wonders!

Ingrid, I understand your grief. Know that you are not alone. Shane is still with you - we are here.

Yes, this is cause to celebrate! Penny, Georgia & Apollo all had the same "vet." Georgia was also misdiagnosed with hypothyroidism and heart disease!! After a second opinion, my girl is alright, too. So for Penny & Georgia :yay And for Jennie and me, we can sleep well tonight knowing our girls are healthy.

Thank you all for your support. Georgia has recovered from the abscess, but now the vet says she has hypothyroidism and suspects heart disease. She has said this based on blood tests - never even listened to her heart. Yes, her thyroid is very low....but her heart? I'm taking her to another vet this afternoon. I'm so worried about my sweet, little one.

I can't find that veterinary conference transcript, but I'll keep looking. I know it was an international conference and they used that dog Leon as an example of what can happen. It's most common in cats and small dogs, but I'm not taking any chances. Yes, microchips are always put between the shoulders. After reading all these posts and talking to others, apparently injections/vaccinations are never (or vary rarely) put there. So, has it been your experience that the tech or the vet gives injections? Some people have told me that the vet should always give vaccinations and injections. I'm so confused and truthfully a bit hurt that my vet, someone I trusted with the most precious things in my life, would put them in danger and not make enough time to make sure they are treated well.

Jennie, Call me! Lisa

Here's one of the links I found about the risk of fibroscarcoma with injecting meds near a microchip site. There's another from a veterinary conference transcript that I found. http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/memorial7.html I have to say that after reading how many of you have not had your dogs treated for anything with injections between the shoulders, I'm very disappointed in my vet. My mother said the same thing - never heard of that as a place for injections. Not to mention, the tech gave the shot...nothing against techs, but others have said that their vets always give the shots. Other than my sweet Sydney (Aussie who passed away in '06) Apollo and Georgia are the only dogs I've had. My vet was so wonderful with Sydney during his illness and so kind when he passed. I'm torn. She has Greyhound experience, but I'm very upset at the recent treatment we've received. When I took Georgia in and told her how the same thing happened to Apollo and told her what I found about injecting near the microchip site, she agreed that that does happen buts sorta shrugged me off. I was charged $104.00 for them to drain Georgia's abscess and put her on antibiotics. Made me a bit angry, as this wouldn't have happened to either of my dogs if the tech had been instructed not to inject between the shoulders. I took her back for a re-check yesterday. She's fine, but Dr. said she's concerned that her hair is not growing in and did a thyroid panel...another $112.00. I was supposed to get the results back yesterday - still no word. Does anyone in the Pasadena, CA area know of a grey-savvy Vet, other than Dr. Tyson?? I actually recommended her on this site. She told me that she now is taking care of seven greys. I don't know if it's because of my post or not. She really is a GREAT Dr. but, I think her practice has grown so rapidly that she can't give the individual attention she used to. Anyway, thanks for listening and for any advice.

He is SO handsome. Congrats!!!

Probably a reverse sneeze - both of mine do it. Is it like a "hgghahggahhgga" sound? Scared me to pieces the first time Apollo did it. If you have any doubts, take him to the vet. Better safe than sorry, I say.

I'm so sorry. I can tell that she was a very special girl. Don't update your signature if you don't want to...keep her close for a while.

If your dogs or cats have a microchip DO NOT let your vet or vet tech give them an injection/vaccination near the microchip. Apollo had parasites when I brought him home and had to have an injection between his shoulder blades. He abscessed about two weeks after that. My vet said that the abscess was due to his compromised immune system, put him on antibiotics and he healed well. Okay, so now enter Georgia - from the same rescue with parasites. Vet tech comes in and gives her an injection between her shoulder blades. Yep, you guessed it...another abscess. We have an appointment to see the vet on Monday, but I've been doing a little research. Turns out that it is very dangerous to inject at the site of a microchip. In fact, many cases of soft tissue sarcoma have come of this. I'm so angry, I could spit! Why the F&*K didn't the vet or tech think to ask if they were micro-chipped?? I mean if I could find this out in 5 minutes why do they not know about it?? So, just in case you guys are not aware...don't let anyone inject anything near the microchip.

What a beautiful tribute to your boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Run fast and free sweet Dylan.